LAST CHRISTMAS I GAVE YOU MY HEART

Chapter 7: Partners

They both stood smiling as people came to congratulate the newlyweds. These are the elites of Thailand. Many foreigners also attended the wedding. Porsche thought these people must be important. Some looked incomprehensible, some looked jealous, some looked happy for the newlyweds and some made Porsche a little uncomfortable. All their gazes were making him overwhelmed and nauseous. He closed his eyes and took a deep breathe to steady himself as the lights flashed on their faces to take their pictures. He was feeling breathless Kinn put his arm around him to pose for the photos he could feel the boy getting uncomfortable. Kinn motioned something to his bodyguards they led the reporters and camera crew away to the conference room for the press meet that was to happen later. Kinn led Porsche out through a side door silently. This room was the dinner hall where the wedding dinner will be held later, it was almost as huge as the main hall but it was empty, decorated with tables and centre pieces. Kinn made Porsche sit on a chair and handed the younger one a glass of water he muttered a feeble thank you and gulped down the water.

'Take a rest for few minutes. I will come and get you. Okay.' Kinn left.

Kinn could feel how overwhelmed Porsche was, how hard he was trying to pull through, a few more minutes the boy would have fainted. He felt bad. He made a mental note to compensate him.

The proceedings of the consolidation were ready it would happen in half an hour. Porsche has to be present there. Kinn went back to the dining hall to collect him. As he entered the hall, he saw Porsche laying his head on a table with eyes closed. Kinn went near him, the boy looks tired and famished. It suddenly hit him.

'Porsche' Kinn called

Porsche stood up immediately, staggered and almost fell. Kinn caught him. Helped him stand.

'When was the last time you had a full meal?'

'I had breakfast with my brother.'

'When?'

'Yesterday.' He murmured.

'Are you crazy?' Kinn was bewildered. Porsche flinched. Kinn instantly felt bad for raising his voice.

'Sit down' Kinn said softly yet firmly.

Porsche sat. Kinn went to the back of the room to the adjacent kitchen. Bought out a loaded plate of many Thai delicacies and a basket of desserts.

'I didn't know what you like so I got a little bit of everything.'

He sat down with Porsche and waited till he had eaten everything.

'Thank you,' said Porsche.

'Well, we can't actually have my groom fainting. We still have a lot to do before the day ends. The signing, then press meet and finally wedding dinner. So are you feeling alright.' Kinn smiled at Porsche.

Porsche nodded and smiled back. Kinn could see the innocence and gratitude in his smile as well as the pain that lingered in his eyes. Who knows what this boy had to see at such an age?

'Porsche, we have signed a contract that makes us partners. The basis of any partnership is trust and reliability. I want you to trust me and rely on me if need be. Tell me everything you need, don't hide anything. I will always protect you. I promise. Okay.'

'Okay Khun Kinn.' Porsche looked up to Kinn and smiled in wonder. Kinn's words fills him with hope. He might just be able to survive this.

'Come on. Let's go. We need to sign the inheritance. Also, we need to meet a few people first. They are few of the oldest board members. They know that we have been in a relationship for six months. They might ask you a few things, be confident. I will be there with you every step of the way.'